Judith O'Dea is an American actress known for her role as Barbra in the George A. Romero film Night of the Living Dead . In addition to her signature role, O'Dea has appeared in the television movie The Pirate and the films Claustrophobia, Evil Deeds, and October Moon. She also appeared in November Son, The Ocean, and Women's Studies. O'Dea owns and operates O'Dea Communications, a firm which deals in oral communications training.